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Raymond Leroy “Ray” Van Westen

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Birth	:	20 Oct 1939 Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 2009 Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	First Baptist Church Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3755000, -95.9780000
Plot	:	Lot 53 Space 3
Description	:	Raymond Van Westen, age 69, of Sibley, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Sanford Regional Hospital in Worthington, Minnesota. Funeral services were held October 10, 2009, at the Andringa Funeral Home in Sibley with burial in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in rural George, Iowa. Raymond "Ray" Leroy Van Westen was born on October 20, 1939, in Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of Klaus and Grace (Krull) Van Westen. He lived his youth in rural George, Iowa, and attended a rural country school by Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was united in marriage to... Read More	Raymond Van Westen, age 69, of Sibley, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Sanford Regional Hospital in Worthington, Minnesota. Funeral services were held October 10, 2009, at the Andringa Funeral Home in Sibley with burial in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in rural George, Iowa. Raymond "Ray" Leroy Van Westen was born on October 20, 1939, in Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of Klaus and Grace (Krull) Van Westen. He lived his youth in rural George, Iowa, and attended a rural country school by Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Carol Cramer of Worthington, Minnesota, on November 11, 1958, at the Church of Christ in Worthington. They lived in Rock Rapids, Iowa, Sibley, Iowa, Rochester, Minnesota, Ames, Iowa, and in 1997, they moved back to Sibley, Iowa. He worked for Iowa Road Builders for 16 years, as a heavy equipment operator. He worked for Grimes Asphalt in Grimes, Iowa, for 10 years. He worked for Sathers Cookie Company in Round Lake, Minnesota, for one year, until he had to quit, due to health problems. Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was able, and playing pinochle. He enjoyed being outside, grilling, sitting on the deck, and watching the rabbits in the backyard. His dogs, Jessie and Pepper, were his chair-side companions and meant the world to him. He especially enjoyed being with his family and watching the grandchildren play. He cherished all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always there to lend a helping hand and will forever be in their hearts. Ray passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009, at the Sanford Regional Hospital in Worthington, Minnesota. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife: Carol Van Westen of Sibley, IA; his children: Lorinda "Lory" and husband Laren Monson of Snohomish, WA, and their children: Lynrae and her children: Keyanna, Jacqueline, Imari; Loren, Laura, and Lynet; Lonny Van Westen of Sibley, IA; Mark and wife Angela Van Westen of Story City, IA, and their son: Halston; Ray and wife Nikki Van Westen of Sibley, IA, and their children: Tyra and Haliegh; two brothers: Russel Van Westen of Cherokee, IA, Albertus "Bert" and wife Ruth Van Westen of Luverne, MN; four sisters: Hilda and husband Kenneth Klaassen of George, IA, Betty Abuhl of Waterloo, IA, Inez "Toby" Rogers of Owatonna, MN, Shirley and husband Howard Hiekes of Mantorville, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents: Klaus and Grace (Krull) Van Westen; father-in-law: John Cramer and mother-in-law: Margaret Kruse; brother: Hilbert Van Westen and one infant brother; sister: Martha Doeden; infant daughter: Margaret Ann and infant son: Billie Joe. In Loving Memory Of Raymond Leroy Van Westen Born: October 20, 1939 Passed Away: October 2, 2009 Age: 69 years, 11 months and 12 days FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday, October 10, 2009 Andringa Funeral Home, Sibley, Iowa INTERMENT First Baptist Church Cemetery rural George, Iowa (Andringa Funeral Home obituary)

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Raymond Leroy “Ray” Van Westen's memorial is located at: First Baptist Church Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Raymond Leroy “Ray” Van Westen death?
Raymond Leroy “Ray” Van Westen death on 2 Oct 2009 in Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3755000
Longitude: -95.9780000

Family Members:

Parent

Klaus E Van Westen

(1890 - 1967)

Grace Krull Van Westen

(1896 - 1982)

Siblings

Infant Son Van Westen

(1918 - 1918)

Hilbert Van Westen

(1919 - 1984)

Martha Mae Van Westen Doeden

(1922 - 1997)

Russel Wayne Van Westen

(1926 - 2011)

Hilda Lucille Van Westen Klaassen

(1928 - 2017)

Children

Lorinda Rae “Lory” Van Westen Monson

(1959 - 2022)

Lonny Lin Van Westen

(1960 - 2021)

Ray Lee VanWesten

(1965 - 2014)

Margaret Ann VanWesten

(1967 - 1967)

Billie Jo Van Westen

(1970 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

2. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

3. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

4. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

5. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

6. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

7. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

9. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

10. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

11. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

12. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

13. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

14. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

15. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

16. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

17. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ellsworth, Nobles County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5218200, -96.0342000

19. Grand Prairie Cemetery
Ellsworth, Nobles County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5243988, -96.0421982

20. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

21. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

22. Holman Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3905983, -95.7608032

23. Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.7583008

24. Sunrise Prairie Cemetery
Ellsworth, Nobles County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5139500, -95.8552900